aglossia

[ uh-glaw-see-uh, ey-glaw-, uh-glos-ee-uh, ey-glos- ]

noun

1. Pathology. absence of the tongue, especially when congenital.
2. inability to speak.

aglossia

/ əˈɡlɒsɪə /

noun

1. pathol congenital absence of the tongue

Derived Forms

• aˈglossate, adjective
• aˈglossal, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aglossia¹

< Greek: want of eloquence, equivalent to a- a- ⁶ + glôss ( a ) tongue + -ia -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of aglossia¹

C19: from a- ¹+ glossa + -ia

Example Sentences

There are only 11 documented cases of congenital aglossia in the world, so I’m in a pretty exclusive club.

From The Guardian